Exam Questions

Literature GCSEProse Text Questions

What questions?

There are 3 different exam questions to cope with in Literature exams:1. Extract Questions (10 marks)2. Theme/Character Questions (20 marks)3. Unseen Poetry Question (20 marks)

Character question Theme question

Extract question

Example Paper

What do I need to do to answer each question style?

Extract Question (10 Marks) Question a)• Extract – close reference to the text

is essential so pick out lots of quotes.

• Work through the extract methodically highlighting the quotes you will use to answer the question.

• Plan at least three main points using your annotations.

• Start your answer with a summary of where the extract is taken from and what happens before or after this extract.

• Write paragraphs about your three main points working from top to bottom of the extract – use the extract to structure your answer.

Theme/Character (20 Marks)Question choose between b) or c) • Character/Theme focus on an

overview of the book• Plan your answer briefly to

include key points. Include examples from the novel which will support your key points.

• Write around five PEARL chain paragraphs discussing your points in detail.

• Try to focus on specific moments in the book (can you use any quotes?).

• Link your ideas together showing an overview of the novel.

What knowledge do I need to pass?

Revise characters and learn quotes about:• What they say• What other characters say about them• Their actions and motives• How the writer presents the character

Revise themes and learn quotes about:• Important parts in the novel where the themes are illustrated• Characters who comment on the theme• Why the theme is important to the overall message of the

novel